Stronger Than We Think

We are stronger than we think
Ups and downs of everyday will never go away 
What didn’t kill us yesterday 
Won’t send us to our grave tomorrow or today

Resiliency develops over time 
We are stronger than we think 
Even when days seems like a grind 
Building strength as pushed to the brink 

Resolution a requisite
To wrangle volatility 
We are stronger than we think 
Formidably overcoming fragility

Standing firm as we find our footing 
Throw anything at us including the kitchen sink
But we know we will be able to handle it  
Because we are stronger than we think
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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De Beaulieu Avatar
December 21, 2022 at 11:14 AM
Hello Mike, Oleary, Yes that us right. We are stronger than we think. Good words to live by. This will be my fav. Merry Christmas. enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 27, 2022 at 10:26 AM
Hello Mike, You rhymed very well. So nice to meet you. looking forward to reading more of your poetry.Enjoy your day my friend.
Oleary Avatar
December 27, 2022 at 8:35 AM
Thank you
Ponnambalam Avatar
December 20, 2022 at 11:41 PM
Dear Mike Oleary, Enjoyed this poem. Excellent! I love the words, "We are stronger than we think." Keep it up.
Oleary Avatar
December 27, 2022 at 8:35 AM
Thanks Michael
Perna Avatar
December 20, 2022 at 4:36 PM
Thanks for uplifting message, I can totally relate but sometimes life sure is difficult! Excellent writing!
Oleary Avatar
December 27, 2022 at 8:35 AM
Thanks Diane
Campbell Avatar
December 20, 2022 at 4:19 PM
I liked this, Mike. Have you ever considered writing a villanelle? This poem gets close.
Oleary Avatar
December 27, 2022 at 7:38 AM
Thanks Scott. I just started writing poems a few months ago so not sure of the different styles yet. Didn't know about a villanelle, but just looked it up, I'll give it a try
Rose  Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 2:23 PM
what a a strong poem full of hope and positivity, yes we can if we think we can, thank you for sharing, enjoyed your poetry today Mike
Oleary Avatar
August 30, 2022 at 9:16 AM
Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed it
M  Avatar
August 26, 2022 at 10:08 PM
Hey Mike….great poem and so very true! Really enjoyed! Debx
Oleary Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 7:28 AM
Hey Deb - glad you enjoyed it
Rhymer Avatar
August 26, 2022 at 4:18 PM
Thanks for the pep talk.
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